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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
1
Jamesson accepts driver post for T A Grace. Parish notes report arrivals, illness, and meetings across parishes and streets. Town events include ice cream social, dances, church reunions, and a mine foreman exam contin uing in Wilkes Barre. Citizens complain about street roaming cows and bells disturbing neighborhoods.
A Port Grilith boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gavin, slipped while at the head of a staircase and fell onto a stake, causing a deep forehead laceration. Dr. Le D Byron attended and closed the wound with sixteen stitches, with the skull beneath marked by the impact.
James Woods in Wilkesbarre drums up support for Henry W. Palmer. He notes Wilkesbarre Republicans claim no Palmer delegate will be elected from Pittston Rand and urges voters to back the pledged Palmer candidate to avoid harming the campaign by factional splitting.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reportedly agreed to abolish the $10 excess mileage book after merchant and traveling men pressure. The rail line plans to issue substitute books for 1,000 members at $200 each, with details and timelines still unsettled.
In Upper Pittston last evening a persistent thief attempted to steal from several yards. Around 10 pm Mrs Deltrick alerted a nearby resident after spotting a man in a neighbor’s yard. The prowler was seen again later, a gun was involved, and he fled. Clothing lines from Bennetto Toole and Caldwell families were taken, clothes and an umbrella found abandoned in a yard.
Readable fragments report Halleck and Albert Mora of South Main street staying a week at Harvey's Lake. JH Holden of Coscab County visits at the home of ALE, and Mra. and Dr. James A. McGinty of Carbondale spent yesterday nearby with others.
Funeral services for the late A A reap were held at St Johns Church on Tedrick Street. A solemn requiem was sung with bearers John Heap Edward Conway and others assisting. Attendees included M J Manley and Rev P. pallbearers listed. after service, dinner offered at Higners Wilkes-Barre praised for new dining rooms, quality food and reasonable prices.
A list of candidates for the mine foreman examination is published. Names include Daniel Redonet Michael Lee Patrick Hopkins George Sicet Wm Powter John Vinton James McCarthy and others. Instructions request essays detailing knowledge of mining laws and safety practices, including gas dangers, detection methods, and procedures for emergencies.
The naked body of a infant was recovered by a boy in the Lackawanna river near Scranton. Coroner notified. inquiry to be held at the Cusick undertaking establishment. The child likely died by drowning. no signs of mutilation observed. Date and time indicate Sunday evening at around 30 o'clock. Dr. Thomas stated the trip was insufficient to explain the distance traveled.
The St Marys Assumption Young Men's Club schedules its annual picnic for July 4 at Bollis Hall and Garden on Carroll Street. Officers listed include resident George Wacha, manager William Koos, assistant manager Fred Schmidt, treasurer Joseph Hurst, and secretary William Schmidt. Rumors circulate in Scranton about a proposed modern hotel on Jefferson Avenue.
A garbled advertisement claims Allen's Foot Base can help aching feet by improving fit and comfort. It urges trying the product for swollen feet and tired tones, naming a seller and vague availability.
Fragmented classifieds show requests and offerings including WANTED work at home Mrs Page Parsonage street and a call for an experienced bookkeeper. Rental items include a 1 POR Sant CHEAP 1 large water cooler 2 large safes and a 1 child's carriage. Also notices for rent 8 room houses at Butler alley and Montgomery Warren corners with applications.
A unique military gathering in Wilkesbarre included examinations of officers from Fourth and Ninth regiments. Commanded under Colonel Alien and Major W. Stewart, the event featured newly elected Co H officers Captain Judge and Lieutenant Patiangiy among those examined.
A young man named McCanna living near Cork and Dottie Place in Conk Lane was arrested last evening for attacking a man on Min Street after his wife reported she was followed. McCanna carried a large lock with a chain and swung it at the victim.
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